Seppankizhangu fry | Cheppankizhangu varuval | Arbi Fry

This Seppankizhangu fry | Cheppankizhangu varuval has become a super hit in my family and everyone loved it even my small one. Many people will not try this Seppankizhangu fry | cheppankizhangu varuval as they feel it is time consuming and the sticky nature of this Vegetable keeps them away from trying this wonderful veggie.

I can bet you that, if you prepare in this method then you are going to fall in love with this veggie. This is made by frying the vegetable first and then roasting them in medium heat. It turns to be very crispy and tasty and becomes a great accompaniment for any kind rice like sambar rice or curd rice etc.

My kids loved this veggie and told me to do this Seppankizhangu fry | cheppankizhangu varuval once in a week. Do try this method and let me know how it has turned to you. Also I request you to visit some more side dishes for rice like below

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This Seppankizhangu fry | Cheppankizhangu varuval is made by frying the vegetable first and then roasting them in medium heat. It turns to be very crispy and tasty and becomes a great accompaniment for any kind rice like sambar rice or curd rice etc.

Course:
Side Dish

Cuisine:
South Indian, tamil nadu

Servings: 4

Author: Akila

Ingredients

Arbi / Seppankizhangu - 300gms13 to 15 pieces

Turmeric- 1/4 tsp

Chilli powder- 1 tspor more

Coriander powder -1/2 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/4 tsp

Salt - as per taste

Oil - for frying + 3tbsp + 3 tbsp

To make paste

Ginger - 2 inchchopped finely

Garlic - 6 to 8 cloves

Fennel seeds - 2 tsp

To prepare seasoning (optional)

Oil - 1tsp

Mustard seeds- less than 1/4 tsp

Urud dal - 1/2 tsp

Curry leaves - few

Instructions

Pressure cook the Seppankizhangu for 1 whistle or boil them for 15 minutes normally. Do not over boil them as they become over cooked.

Now cool them down completely for around 15 to 30 min. Remove the skin now.

Cut them to desired shape with equal sizes. Not too thick or too thin.

Add enough oil for frying and start frying the Arbi one by one until they become light brown in colour. No need to fry them for long time as they tend to absorb more oil. If they turn light brown, remove from oil. Do this in batches. Do not fry all the Arbi at once, as they may stick together and would not fry properly.

Fry all of them and keep it separate.

To Make paste

Add ginger, garlic and fennel seeds in a movie or a good processor and grind to a smooth paste. Keep it separate.

Frying in pan

In a pan, add the 3 tbsp of oil ( You can use the same oil which you used for frying ).

Method to prepare Seppankizhangu fry | Cheppankizhangu varuval

Pressure cook the Seppankizhangu for 1 whistle or boil them for 15 minutes normally. Do not over boil them as they become over cooked.

Now cool them down completely for around 15 to 30 min. Remove the skin now.

Cut them to desired shape with equal sizes. Not too thick or too thin.

Add enough oil for frying and start frying the Arbi one by one until they become light brown in colour. No need to fry them for long time as they tend to absorb more oil. If they turn light brown, remove from oil. Do this in batches. Do not fry all the Arbi at once, as they may stick together and would not fry properly.

Fry all of them and keep it separate.

Make paste

Add ginger, garlic and fennel seeds in a mixie jar or on a food processor and grind to a smooth paste. Keep it separate.

Frying in pan

In a pan, add the 3 tbsp of oil ( You can use the same oil which you used for frying ). Add in the ground paste.